Creo+ and Creo Parametric

Managing position numbers (POS parameters) in large Creo Parametric assemblies can quickly become time-consuming and error-prone when done manually. The "POS" parameter is commonly used in Creo drawing BOM tables and Windchill-managed environments to define the balloon number that identifies each component in an assembly.To simplify this workflow, I developed a lightweight browser-based utility called POS Manager (free to use). The tool runs directly inside the Creo browser panel and allows engineers to automatically assign, manage, and apply POS numbers to assembly components with full visual control.This article introduces the tool and provides several short tutorials demonstrating how to use it effectively within Creo Parametric.You can access the tool here: POS Manager ToolWhat the POS Manager Tool DoesPOS Manager reads the active assembly structure directly from the current Creo session and presents all first-level components in an interactive table. From a single interface,

I am creating a drawing in Creo Parametric 11.01.4.0. I have a diameter that I have a runout GTOL on that is also a datum. When I place the datum on the diameter witness line it is also automatically attaching it to the GTOL so that the datum is displayed twice. If I remove or move either of the shown datums they both move or are removed. The dimension shown on the drawing was originally a displayed dimension driven by the 3D. I tried recreating the dimension in 2D to see if that fixed it, but it too is having the error occur.   

Hello, I've searched here and there for information before posting. Is there a way to export transparent background png (or whatever format) image files from illustrate? Or even set the background as "no background" instead of a colour? This would avoid the need to go through Photoshop to delete the background.   Any answer's appreciated Thanks in advance

Hi all, Wanted to know the best practices while running simulation on homogenized lattices. How do i accurately input the anisotropic material properties?thanks 

I am using Creo Parametric Release 6.0.3.0.Is it possible export file in format of GLTF from Creo Parametric ?

I am using Creo Parametric Release 10.0 and Datecode10.0.7.0I am unable to copy a surface set (quilt) to a new model.Here are the errors that I facedI never got that far. When I attempted to copy I got absolutely nowhere.

I am using Creo Parametric Release 7.0 and Datecode7.0.12.0"Windchill works in Chrome but is 'unreachable' in Creo during server registration. Tried CS461478, CS43373, and CS345752 without success. Credentials and URL are correct. Please advise."Here are the errors that I facedServer Windchill non raggiungibile. E' possibile che il server non sia attivo o che l'URL specificato non sia corretto.

I created a wire spool. I routed a wire using the spool. When I go to edit the spool, save is greyed out. It's new, so its not a permission thing-I think? I go to add and remove columns and I can't save it. What's up?

Hello, We have one assembly drawing, and it has 4 components in part table. These 4 components are having multiple part numbers (Likewise family table A123Z_G (generic) A123Z01, A123Z02....A123Z150) Also it has variants like Different pipe size (0.5", 1", 1.5", 2" etc) Different weld type (like fillet, v-groove type, bevel etc.) material (Mild Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Bronze etc.) By considering of these much of parameters and some more, we need to create one master data table in creo drawing which will be working by drop down option and the final output part table should be viewed  on main drawing sheet basis on selection of drop down filters. This is just like a complex excel sheet which has master data, drop down filters and one output tab which shows the exact result based on drop down selection. Do we incorporate the master tables, Drop down tables and Output tables in Creo drawing?

How to bring .xls table in Creo10? Is there a simple way to do so. I have a big BOM i am working on and ita a pain to copy paste: )      Thx in Adv! Creo on Fly!! 

I am using Creo Parametric Release 12.4 and Datecode12.4.0.0I would like to create a new oriented view with an isometric orientation.Currently, the default Isometric view has the Y‑axis along the upper side.I want to rotate it so that the Z‑axis is along the upper side instead

Greetings, Not sure if this is a Windcill or CAD file or network issue. Has anyone ever had issues opening files in Windchill but another person does not? I have cleared cache, cleared workspace, reset Windchill and still not able to open. One thing to note: We work on different networks that I guess tap into a shared Windchill. This may have something to do with it? I have seen problems with syncing checked in/checked out files. If so, what fixes the problem? Wayne

I am using Creo Parametric Release 12.4 and Datecode12.4.2.0Good morning, when uploading the new releas and the new license file, I get an "inappropriate" error. I should point out that I also downloaded the latest license file.

I created a script as shown in the image and saved it as a .lst file. I also referenced the same file in config.pro. However, when I create a new parameter in Creo, the dropdown list does not appear.Please help me resolve this issue. Note - I also tried with .txt file instead of .lstCreo Version - 11.0.5.0

how do you modify imported Kennametal boring bars to work in the simulation section in creo manufacturing. i dont know where to start on how to get tool to work

Hello,I use Inspect geometry/Shadow analysis. But now I need to create an envelope of the shadow when the light direction change. Is there any way how to do it or get the envelope geometry? I know I can dynamically update the shadow when I drag light dimension, but I need to change concurrently 2 or 3 dimensions. I use Creo 12 Thanks for help.Best regardsMichal

This problem has really been frustrating me for quite some time...When I create a drawing and insert a view then select the display style to be "no hidden" it usually hides all the hidden lines no problem.But when I enable a section view that is when a whole world of problems occurs.Certain objects don't seem to obey the hidden lines, and they still show all their lines. Specifically it seems to be quilts or something that is having this problem because it only the objects in pink/purple lines that have the problem. I just find it so strange that this only happens with section views.Anyway, I tried editing the section itself by checking off the "Include quilts" option, but that just removed the components entirely rather than just removing the hidden lines.Someone please help me figure out what is going on here.I've attached a photo of the problem. It shows my layout with the section view enabled. you'll notice there are cabinets that are pink which are showing all their internal compo

Hello, I am trying to model a retracting pin which allows a spring loaded mass to drop freely in the z-axis using Creo 8+. However, I keep getting the following error: "3-D contact in model has encountered an error:In a cylinder-cylinder contact, the rectangular contact patch is invalid.This violates contact-patch assumptions related to Hertzian compliant contactcalculations." As far as I can tell, there is no interference in my model, no erroneous material properties, etc.  I have been using dynamic analysis for this, and the pin is removed using a translation servo motor. The mass is constrained in the x & y by two pin constraints. I do not have friction enabled, nor gravity. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated! I have already tried changing the contact to a point-cylinder & decreasing the contact radius of the point. 

Community,   I have imported a complex model that is made up entirely of quilts, and of course, quilts have edges.  After importing the model into Creo 6 and selecting the No Hidden icon, all the lines still show through like a wireframe display.  I cannot display the model online, but no matter what combination of system colors I try, they always show through, even with Black on White.  There is nothing in the layer tree to turn off, it's all quilts.  Has anyone encountered this before, and is there a solution?  Thanks in advance.

Hi Forum,   I have an *.asm assembly in Creo View 6.0, displayed in HLR mode as black and white line drawing. When exporting that view to PDF ("Save Current View as 2D Vector File" -> PDF), most of the lines are missing in the resulting PDF.   If I export a single *.prt part from that *.asm assembly to PDF the same way, all lines are shown perfectly.   Thanks for help on how to export also the *.asm assembly with all lines visible in the resulting PDF.

Hi Guys, Im trying to make a mapkey that makes a new file...with the same name that is currently up on the screen just with a -MFG at the end.  Example. Current file on screen. called N12345-1234.prtI want to make a mapkey that will create a NEW part file. Called N12345-1234-MFG.prt. (or what ever the original part name is on the screen with a -MFG added to it) Is there any place i can copy the current name from?  I tried in a few areas, with a copy / paste but the mapkey just copies the text..so the files are always called the same thing. (No good)  They all come out as N12345-1234-mfg.prt no matter what the original file is called.  Is there a way to use parameters when naming a file? Or anyone know of any other way to grab the current file name? Thanks,Jay

I am using Creo Live SimulateI've designed a spring and as a stand alone part has a stiffness of 56N/mm according to Creo Live Simulation. I have created an assembly with 2 of these springs in parallel on a mass of 8.4kg. I expect to get a natural frequency of about 18.4Hz, but creo simulate live is giving me a result of about 173Hz. It appears to be looking at higher order resonant frequencies and not seeing the 1st mode natural frequency.I'm wondering if this has something to do with the contacts (bonded) between parts in the assembly? What is the significance of the tolerance value in this context?I'm starting to lose confidence in the reliability of the software.

As usual, PTC makes it as difficult as possible to find them.  Nice, way to go.  A simple search should find it, especially in the "Support" (LOL, as IF) section.   Anyone know where to find that PDF?   Thx.   Edit:  I FINALLY found it.  Total PITA to find.

I have a small class project.  A number of students have bright blue lines shown on parts, but I do not.  We're all in Creo +.  The lines don't appear in the part view, just the assembly.  They aren't visible sketches, and I've tried hiding all the different layers and I can't make them go away.  What am I missing?  

HiSince Creo 4 we're using toggling mapkeys.Starting with Creo 12 the loading of mapkeys has change and is no longer possible.Erros message from executing a toggling mapkey Any hints how our existing mapkeys could be modified?Thanks,Ziegi--- Example from a config.pro file! ------------------------------------------------------------! Show Curves on/off  | F9! ------------------------------------------------------------!mapkey $F9 @MAPKEY_LABELcurves On/Off (F9);~ Command `ProCmdViewLyrs` 1;\mapkey(continued) ~ Select `main_dlg_cur` `PHTLeft.PHLayerUI.AssyTree` 1 `node0:CURVES`;\mapkey(continued) %_F9toggle; %_F9load;~ Command `ProCmdViewLyrs` 0;\mapkey(continued) ~ Command `ProCmdViewRepaint`;! Additional Mapkeys to enable toggeling function of "main mapkey" F9mapkey _F9toggle ~ Command `ProCmdViewHide`; %_F9_s1;mapkey _F9_s1 @SYSTEMEcho mapkey _F9toggle \~ Command `ProCmdViewShow`\;\mapkey(continued) \%_F9_s0\; > sw.pro\;;mapkey _F9_s0 @SYSTEMEcho mapkey _F9toggle \~